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This is a briefing of significant news articles featuring Oakland University during September 2011.

Partnerships

Medical SchoolThe Detroit Jewish News reported on the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, which welcomed its inaugural class of 50 students in August.

Law SchoolMetromodemedia reported on a proposal to bring more housing to Auburn Hills to accommodate students from Cooley Law School and Oakland University.

OU INCCrain's Detroit Business and Metromodemedia reported on several changes at the Macomb-OU INCubator, including new developments in management and branding efforts.

Community Engagement

Musical AmbassadorsThe Oakland Press reported that musical ambassadors from Oakland University's Department of Music Theatre and Dance will participate in this year's Detroit Jazz Festival.

Meadow Brook Children's BookThe Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch reported on a new children's book published by Meadow Brook Press. "Duke and Dolly's Adventure" tells the story of Meadow Brook Farms and doubles as a story book and coloring book.

Men's SoccerThe OU men's soccer team was featured in the Oakland Press after playing its home opener against Butler University and preparing for league play against Oral Roberts University.

Flow of Poi ClubThe Detroit Free Press reported on Oakland University's Flow of Poi club, which reflects the aboriginal New Zealander art of chaotic spinning of balls at the end of a rope.

Tip-off BreakfastThe Oakland Press reported on the upcoming Tip-off Breakfast to be held at the Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester.

Inspired Faculty and Staff

Robert FolbergDr. Robert Folberg, founding dean of OU William Beaumont School of Medicine was quoted in a Detroit Jewish News article regarding the start of classes at the institution.

Geoff UpwardGeoff Upward, executive director of Meadow Brook Hall, was featured in the Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch as the author of a new children's book regarding Meadow Brook Farms.

Regina CarterOakland's artist-in-residence Regina Carter was featured in the Oakland Press as a performer in the Detroit Jazz Festival.

Michael MitchellDr. Michael Mitchell, associate professor of music, was featured in a BangaloreMirrior.com article regarding the Oakland Chorale singing group.

Miles BrownOU Jazz Program Coordinator Miles Brown was featured in the Oakland Press as the director of a student ensemble set to perform at the Detroit Jazz Festival.

Christine HoferChristine Hofer, who holds an educational specialist degree from OU, was featured in the Observer & Eccentric after being named principal of Jane Addams Elementary in South Redford Schools.

John KlemanskiDr. John Klemanski, professor of political science, was quoted in the Oakland Press regarding the 10-year anniversary of 9/11 and other political topics.

James MarcinkowskiOU adjunct instructor James Marcinkowski penned an editorial in the Birmingham Patch regarding the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

Eric BarrittEric Barritt, was featured in the Oakland Press and Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch regarding his appointment as OU vice president for community engagement.

Betty YoungbloodBetty Youngblood was featured in Crain's Detroit Business regarding her appointment as associate vice president for outreach and executive director of the Macomb-OU INCubator. She was also quoted in the Daily Tribute regarding the Anton/Frankel Center, Oakland's new satellite campus in Mount Clemens.

Beth TalbertBeth Talbert, director of Oakland's communication program, was featured in a Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch article regarding upcoming elections for the Rochester Board of Education.

Pat PiskulichDr. Pat Piskulich, associate professor of political science, was featured in a Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch article regarding the upcoming elections for the Rochester Board of Education.

Julie GustafsonJulie Gustafson was featured in Crain's Detroit Business regarding her appointment as executive director of the Macomb-OU INCubator.

Mario PrevitiMario Previti, OU rugby coach, was quoted in the Oakland Press regarding the team's development over the past five years.

Daniel Clark and Karen MillerDr. Daniel Clark and Dr. Karen Miller, associate professors in the OU Department of History, were quoted in an Oakland Press article regarding the university's Phi Alpha Theta chapter being honored with a Best Chapter Award from the National History Honor Society.

Campus Events

Grizzly OpenThe Oakland Press reported on the Grizzly Open cross country invitational where runners from local cross country teams trekked across campus in a race to the finish line.

Brooksie WayThe Oakland Press reported on the upcoming fourth annual Brooksie Way Half-Marathon to be held on Oakland University's campus.

9/11 RemembranceThe Oakland Press reported on the 9/11 remembrance and military field day hosted by the OU Student Veterans of America chapter.

Arts After WorkThe Oakland Press reported on the Music Theatre and Dance department's new Arts-After-Work Series, which features 16 weeks of shows put on by Oakland's performing arts programs.

Celebrity Basketball GameThe Oakland Press reported on the upcoming 10th annual DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Celebrity Wheelchair Basketball Game to be held in Oakland's O'rena.

Remarkable Students and Alumni

Adam WeinerFirst-year medical student Adam Weiner was featured in a Jewish News article regarding the opening of Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.

Quincy StewartQuincy Stewart, an OU music education major and jazz band member, was featured in an Oakland Press as a performer in the Detroit Jazz Festival.

Andy Vanscoy and Cheyanne CossOU student Andy Vanscoy was featured in a BangaloreMirrior.com article regarding their participation in the Oakland Chorale.

Giuseppe ToccoGiuseppe Tocco, OU rugby club president, was quoted in the Oakland Press regarding the team's development into a major campus sport.

Emilia AllenEmilia Allen was featured in an Oakland Press article regarding the OU PostSecret campaign. The OU Student Congress member helped create the campaign website this summer. She was also featured in a Detroit News article regarding the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Shelby GardinerOU student Shelby Gardiner was featured in the Observer & Eccentric after being named this year's Miss Wayne County.

Brandon LeeOU graduate student Brandon Lee was quoted in the Oakland Press regarding the university's Phi Alpha Theta chapter being honored with a Best Chapter Award by the National History Honor Society.

Duke MondyMen's basketball player Duke Mondy was featured on MLive.com after transferring to OU from Providence University.

Robert Rietze and Tommy TaulbeeOU veteran liaison Robert Rietze and Tommy Taulbee, OU Student Veterans president, were featured in the Oakland Press regarding the university's remembrance of the 9/11 attacks.